TV's Naked Chef urges action on fat U.S. kids NEW YORK (Reuters) -- British celebrity chef Jamie Oliver wants the United States to take up his campaign against fatty snacks and school lunches to combat the country's burgeoning child obesity problem. Oliver, 31, has spent the past several years crusading for healthier food in British schools … [Read more...] about Child Obesity and Naked Chef
Weight Loss and DNA
Does DNA Hold the Secret to Weight Loss? Most of us have tried dieting at some time or another. In fact, more than 70 million Americans are currently on a diet. Indeed, diets are a $70 billion industry, with new ones coming around the corner every day. One of the latest fad diets is based on DNA, News 11's Melissa Voetsch has … [Read more...] about Weight Loss and DNA
Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
4 (6-ounce) skinless boneless chicken breast halves ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 2 tablespoons light or fat free mayonnaise, divided Cooking spray 6 tablespoons mango chutney, divided 4 (1 ounce) slices sour dough bread 2 cups trimmed argula 1. Prepare grill. 2. Sprinkle chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black … [Read more...] about Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
You Diet
You Diet I haven't been able to read but a few pages of the You on a Diet book. Life reared it's ugly head and I'm currently involved in several projects. I just hate it when that happens! I hope things will slow down this week. My biggest project is just about done. I should probably leave it in the bathroom. Then everyone else could read … [Read more...] about You Diet
Sweet Cabbage Salad
6 cups shredded cabbage (about ½ head) 1 cup shredded carrot (about 1 medium) 1 cup chopped green bell pepper (about 1 medium) ½ cup chopped red onion ½ cup sugar ½ cup white wine 2 tablespoons olive oil [I would personally not use the oil, only olive oil spray] 1 teaspoon dried mustard ½ teaspoon celery seeds ½ teaspoon salt 1. Combine first 4 … [Read more...] about Sweet Cabbage Salad
Full Body Workout
A 30-minute, Or Less, Full Body Workout Most people do not have the time to do biceps and back one day, then legs and shoulders the next, then triceps and abdominals the next day. So here is a short, and every effective full body weight session you can easily get done in 30 minutes or less. Your muscles will feel the workout but you will not … [Read more...] about Full Body Workout
Fresh Corn Saute
I love corn like this. I like to add garlic (either fresh or powder) and sage. I'm a big fan of sage. PAM 4 cups fresh corn kernels, cut from cob (or 4 cups frozen whole kernel corn) 1 cup finely chopped onion 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Dash of pepper Chopped parsley Spray a skillet with Pam. Add the rest of the ingredients, except chopped parsley, … [Read more...] about Fresh Corn Saute
Stuffed Miniature Pumpkins with Herbs
This recipe uses miniature pumpkins that you see in the stores this time of year. If you wanted to know whether they could be used in cooking or if they were just ornamental, you can use them for cooking as long as they are not heavily lacquered or waxed. Stuffed Miniature Pumpkins with Herbs 4 miniature pumpkins (about 4 to 5 inches … [Read more...] about Stuffed Miniature Pumpkins with Herbs